FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant

FEMA / Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security (GOHSEP)

Available Disaster Relief

About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant in its New Orleans, LA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

FEMA's FMA program provides grants to reduce or eliminate flood damage to NFIP-insured structures. Eligible projects include home elevation above base flood elevation, dry floodproofing, and demolition/rebuild. New Orleans homeowners with repetitively or severely flood-damaged homes are prioritized. Applications are submitted through local governments to GOHSEP, not directly to FEMA. ICC coverage (up to $30,000) may also be available through NFIP policies following substantial damage determinations.

Federal share is 75-100% of eligible project cost. Homeowners work with local government to apply. ICC coverage through NFIP provides separate $30,000 for compliance costs.

Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Grants for elevating, floodproofing, or rebuilding flood-damaged homes
  • Federal pays 75-100% of eligible project costs
  • Must have NFIP flood insurance policy
  • New Orleans repetitively flooded homes prioritized
  • Apply through local government to GOHSEP, not directly to FEMA

How to Apply

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Check GOHSEP and local government for current open funding opportunities

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Frequently asked questions

What audience tags are recorded for FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant in New Orleans?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant in New Orleans, LA?

Confirm the application route directly with FEMA / Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security (GOHSEP); use the cited source on this page as a starting point. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.

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